Mount Alexander Shire Council

Wareek

VIC3465

Wareek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

72

Median age 61

The brief

What to know about Wareek.

The postcode for Wareek is 3465 (VIC).

Wareek (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.

Wareek has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wareek scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wareek's population at 72, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

72

Median age

61

Family households

59%

Lone person

38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

94%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

72

Median age: 61

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wareek.

Local schools for Wareek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Timor Primary School

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Maryborough Education Centre

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Avoca Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wareek.

What is the Wareek postcode?
Wareek is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
Where is Wareek?
Wareek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3465, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Wareek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Wareek?
There are 8 schools serving Wareek on this page, including Timor Primary School, Maryborough Education Centre, St Augustine's School.
How walkable is Wareek?
Wareek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wareek?
Wareek is close to Rathscar, Bung Bong, Homebush, Alma, Moonlight Flat.
What is the population of Wareek?
The population of Wareek is approximately 72 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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